To better use your dell inspiron 8100 series battery, please take care of the precautions listed below :
1. The simplest and most obvious way of getting the maximum life out of dell inspiron 8100 series battery is to ensure that it always works well within its designed operating limits. There are however some further actions which can be taken to increase the battery life.

2. Do not modify or disassemble dell inspiron 8100 series battery, as the materials inside may be toxic and may damage skin and clothes.

3. Never insert dell inspiron 8100 series battery with the positive and negative poles reversed as this can cause permanent damage to the battery which may swell or rupture.

4. Never charge with an unspecified charger or specified charger that has been modified. This can cause breakdown of the battery or swelling and rupturing.Never attempt to charge dell inspiron 8100 series battery which has been physically damaged.

5. Do not pierce, hit, step on, crush or abuse dell inspiron 8100 series battery.